We don't know when or if this item will be available.
“And it is a sipdown! This has been a tasty pearl, sweet & a little fruity, & I’ve sort of hoarded this last cup for awhile, knowing that the company closed & there would be no more. It...” Read full tasting note
“Tea of the afternoon….. Black Dragon Pearl Tea….one of my black tea loves. I love watching the tea unfurl. The pearls are a little bigger than a chickpea/garbanzo bean. This one is very good...” Read full tasting note
“I have a funny story about these! My husband told me the other day that he didn’t have any Red Dragon Pearls left in his work stash, and that he could use some. So, yesterday I put a little...” Read full tasting note
“Alas my yummy friend, you are gone. You are gone, I have too much other tea, and my cupboard is too full. I may replace you, because you are an awesome tea. You remind me of autum leaves and are...” Read full tasting note
This unusual black tea is hand-rolled into spheres the size of chickpeas in southern Yunnan, China. Just two or three of them are enough for a fantastically bold brew with all the flavors of a crisp autumn day. It’s malty, nuanced and tannic like a fine Second Flush Assam black tea, but it also offers complex flavors of spiced, stewed apples, fallen leaves and cocoa that set it apart from other black teas. Floral aromas and a clean, bittersweet finish round out this singular infusion. Try it with breakfast, brunch, grilled duck or dark chocolate.
Tea to Water Ratio 1:1. If you prefer a stronger flavor, use up to two grams of tea for each cup of water.
Water: Filtered water is best. Use water at 212ºF (fully boiling)
Traditional Steeping: 3 to 5 minutes
Flash Steeping: First, we run warm water over the tealeaves and pour it off very quickly. This removes any impurities and “awakens” the tealeaves for brewing. Then, we steep the tea – 35 to 60 seconds.
Our mission is simple: to provide gourmet teas and practical teaware. We source all of our teas and teaware directly from China, Taiwan and India to ensure the maximum quality, value and freshness for our customers. By cutting out the middleman in our selection process, we can pass on savings to our customers and guarantee the quality of each and every one of our products.
It smells and tastes very strongly of dark chocolate and not at all like you’d expect from the region. Very malty and rich in flavor, with an aroma to kick you awake in the morning. This tea also resteeps really well. Its price range is pretty much out of everyday drinking for me though. Likely an excellent cup for a downer day instead.
Nice, strong black tea. If I use more than 2 pearls, it gets a little astringent, but other than that the taste is nicely bittersweet. Malty, too. One thing I like in particular (and this applies to most of the teas I’ve had from thepuriTea, actually) is that it doesn’t leave my mouth feeling dry. As much as I love tea, I really, really hate how dry some kinds make my mouth. That’s just not a nice way to start the morning. Not so with this tea. =)
